quickly got my blood sugar under control...a few issues with low blood sugar, but nothing that can not be controled
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Caused severe weight gain. MD did not even know that this was a side effect. We have to be our own advocate.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/10/2008
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.0
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Lost 15 pounds since starting drug (combined with diet and exercise), droped suger 25 plus points, itch only after using tanning booth. 1 mg dose rate.
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tomlei | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
2/9/2008
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.7
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did it cause erectile disfunction
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Tee | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/9/2008
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.7
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Weight gain, experienced some hair loss. Doctor claimed it wasn't from Amaryl, I know it was the only new drug I was on at the time my hair became thinner.
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Rebecca | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
2/7/2008
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.7
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Severe weight gain.. was taken Actos also and it didnt help with my weight either..so far all the medications given to me the glimepiride has help somewhat but it does help to retain fluid weight severely..now they are talking about putting back on the Lantus along with Glimepiride daily...
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Bernie | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/30/2008
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.3
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I took on 4mg pill and the nexted morning my blood sugar was down to 29 I almost didn't make. After a day and half in the hospital still could not control by low blood sugar had to give me prednisone to get my pancreas working again. I spent a total of 41/2 days in the hospital and now have to take insulin.
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Anonymous |
1/7/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Worked very fast when I was first diagnosed. I'm now down to 2 mg per day.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/1/2008
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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quickly got my blood sugar under control...a few issues with low blood sugar, but nothing that can not be controled
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/21/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 2.0
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Weight gain, hypocycemic problems, severe fatigue, rapid heart beat.
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Ken | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/31/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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Works great with Avandamet! Quickly brought my blood sugar under control. Some hypoglycemic reactions however. It's awesome!
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[email protected] | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/27/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 1.0
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I like the ease of taking pill once a day. It works great following a good diet and it keeps my blood sugar in the good zone 95% of the time. I find that I am my worse enemy by not always eating right. I did not have any weight gain. I am 57 and have been using Amayrl for over 5 years, it has been a life saver for me.
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kelley | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
10/23/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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It's been great for me
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thomasrpriceofky | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/16/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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the greatest pill ever made
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Gaffer | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/14/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.3
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dpl49 | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/28/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 2.3
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Caused severe weight gain. MD did not even know that this was a side effect. We have to be our own advocate.
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ARTISAN | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/26/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/24/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 2.7
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blood sugar drops unexpectedly. Makes me itch.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
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